Resume Buzzwords to Use and Avoid

2/27/2019

On average, recruiters and HR professionals spend six seconds looking over resumes. How well you write it can make or break getting interview, regardless of how skilled you actually are. Check out this list of the best and worst buzzwords to use.

How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

2/21/2019

You're sitting in an interview answering question after question about your skills and ability to perform the job. Then they ask you, "How would you describe yourself?" and you freeze. Instead of getting tongue-tied, check out these 8 words as possible answers.

How to Attract Millennials

Millennials in the Workforce and What They Want

2/11/2019

Currently, millennials are the largest generation active in the workforce. What they want out of a job is different from the generations that came before them. As the largest segment in the workforce, what they want is becoming increasingly important. If companies want to keep and attract good employees, they will have to be flexible and accepting to change.
What do millennials want out of a job?

What to Do With Your Hands During an Interview

2/8/2019

Body language is very noticeable during interviews. Often, we are so focused on what to say verbally and forget what we are saying physically. From the color of our outfit to the questions we ask to the way we present yourself when we walk through the door, every little detail matters in an interview.
What have you been saying during your interview with your hands? Here are 6 tips on the right and wrong ways to hold your hands during an interview.

Common Job Searching Mistakes

1/30/2019

Do you feel like you keep applying for every job, but you just aren’t getting it? Not only can searching for a job be a long and tedious process, add in a competitive market and it gets even harder. Sometimes a little mistake can make even the most qualified candidates miss job opportunities. Check out these tips to find a job while avoiding these job searching mistakes.

5 Tips to Speed Up the Hiring Process

1/24/2019

“Around 90-95% of companies underestimate how long hiring new employees really takes.” Not only do you have to write a job description, post it on multiple job searching platforms, filter through applicants, interview multiple people multiple times, drug test, issue background checks, you also have to wait for your future employee to work out their notice at their current company.

How to Answer Personal Job Interview Questions

4 Ways to Compensate Staff Without Money

1/10/2019

Keeping employees happy is essential for running a successful business. As much as you'd like to, you can't give an employee a raise every time you want to show your appreciation for their hard work. Check out these alternative methods instead.

Bring Holiday Cheer to the Office

12/18/2018

Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la.
Spreading holiday cheer around the office can boost peoples' spirits and make the work day more enjoyable. How do you spread around holiday cheer? Kind gestures. Check out these ideas to bring the holiday spirit to work.

Making a Career Change Late in Life

12/13/2018

People push through the work week just to have a sweet relief of not working for two days. That means people are living their life for about 30% of the time. Going to work everyday and being miserable isn’t healthy for anyone or the people around him/her. It’s never too late to stop, reevaluate what your doing, and go in a different direction. Here are 4 tips on making a late career change worth it.

4 Tips to Improve Your Job Searching

12/12/2018

Searching for a new job can be mentally and physically exhausting. After filling out what feels like thousands of applications, it’s easy to want to call it quits. Here are 4 tips to improve your job search.

The Glue That Holds Your Company Together

12/6/2018

Behind every successful company is a team of dedicated employees putting in their time, energy, and passion into growing and improving the business. What makes the company and team so successful? What is the glue that hold everyone together?

How to Quit Your Job with Grace

12/4/2018

Whether it was working at McDonald’s as a teenage or serving through college, I always left professionally and with respect. Quitting was never easy. It didn’t matter how ready I was to move on and pursue better opportunities.Hopefully with these tips, M Force Staffing can help ease the hesitation and make a hard process a little bit.

How to Beat the Winter Blues

11/14/2018

Winter has hit Tennessee at a full force (for now). With the recent time change, darkness is creeping in earlier and bringing along even colder weather. The days become shorter and moods began to drop. The winter blues are here. It doesn’t just affect you at home; It hits you at the office too.

7 Best Business Lunch Spots in Knoxville

10/30/2018

Are you taking a client or candidate to lunch in Knoxville? Picking the right lunch spot can give you the right amount of edge when trying to "woo" them. On a subconscious level, if they like the place you chose they start to trust you and your choices. On an emotional level, food makes people happy. Happy client or candidate makes for a happy you. Check out these top 7 Knoxville restaurants to go to on your next business lunch.

Thank You Email Post Interview

10/30/2018

After an interview, you want to stay fresh on the interviewer's mind. Writing a thank you email can give you that extra push forward in landing the job. Not only does it show respect and professionalism, but it also shows how much you would like to work for their company. Here is the core of what you need to know.

Generation Gaps in the Workplace

10/24/2018

Each generation has their own culture. Our workforce is filled with baby boomers, Gen Xers, and millennials. With such a large spread of ages, there can be a clashing of culture, communication, and harmony. Take Google for example. Their employees’ age ranges from early 20’s to mid-80’s.

Crystal Knows and Improving Your Work Relationships

10/16/2018

Some personality tests are nothing more than a good chuckle and five minutes of killing time. That’s not the case with Crystal Knows. Crystal knows is not just a personality test. With the information it gives you, you can find out how your team can flow and work together in the best environment possible.

How Lack of Sleep Affects Productivity

10/15/2018

Sleep v Work
Which one is more important? The answer: they both are. They go hand in hand. If you choose sleep over work, you could find yourself not having a job anymore. If you choose work over sleep, your lack of sleep could be hurting your work performance.

Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

10/1/2018

Job interviews are a two-way street. It’s important for you to feel out whether or not the job is a right fit for you. When a job opportunity is knocking, it’s best to ask questions before answering. What questions do you ask during an interview?

6 Things to do in Smoky Mountains

Ace the Lunch Interview

9/14/2018

As I take a bite of my fully loaded burger, sauce covers the covers of my mouth, a tomato drops out onto my lap, and my hands are no longer sauce free.
No big deal, right? That’s why napkins were created.
What if this was during an interview?

Resume Fails

Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

9/6/2018

A job interview can be a lot like a first date. Each person is just trying to figure the other out. We've all been there. You’re in the interview and the hiring manager or HR person is asking the questions. Things are going great and you feel like you’re closing in on a new career. Then comes the question that stumps you. “Do YOU have any questions for ME.”

Telephone Interviews

Situational Interviews

9/5/2018

There are many different interview styles. Situational interviews tend to ask hypothetical questions like "what if you ran in x situation? What would you do?" Well, what would you do if you ran into this style interview? Read more to find out.

Panel Interviews

Stress Interviews

8/24/2018

Stress interviews are intimidating. You'll feel like your walking into an exam that maybe you didn't study hard enough for. They create an emotionally chaotic setting to put you under psychological stress. They watch to see you will crack, remain calm, or thrive under pressure.

Structured Interviews v Unstructured Interviews

8/17/2018

A structured interview is a set of standardized questions prewritten out before the interview; unstructured is when questions are not set in advance. Learn more about structured and unstructured interviews, questions, and tips.

Case (Problem Solving) Interviews

8/16/2018

Case interviews are also known as problem-solving interviews. They demonstrate your thought process, problem-solving and reasoning skills, ability to prioritize and think creatively, and your reaction under pressure. Click for example problem-solving questions, answers, and more.

Interview Style: Behavioral

8/13/2018

Behavioral interviews are widely used among companies. They are said to be 55% predictive of future on the job behavior. Click to learn about what they're looking for, how you can prepare, some behavior interview questions, and more.

Cover Letters are the Worst: Tips to Make it Better

Financially Preparing for a Career Change

7/19/2018

Transitioning job is great (usually). However, there can be that weird lag time between both jobs and their pay checks. No one wants to be stuck without money for an extended period of time. Check out these tips to help you be financially ready for your career change.

Summer Networking

M Force Recruiters Lend Resume Help

7/11/2017

M Force Staffing is proud to support the Knoxville Area Mentoring Initiative (KAMI) in its efforts to better serve Knoxville's at-risk youths. KAMI's goal is to encourage and grow mentoring in the Knoxville area.

10 Reasons Why Knoxville is a Great Place to Work

10 Reasons to Use a Staffing Company to Hire

4/5/2017

For many businesses, the thought of using a staffing company to hire is counterintuitive. After all, why would you hire someone to hire someone for you? Why not just hire that person yourself? That’s a fair question and one that a lot of employers ask.

The Most Important Thing

10 Things We Learned About Hiring from Lane Kiffin’s Awkward Video

2/1/2017

By now you’ve probably seen newly-minted FAU football coach Lane Kiffin’s awkward (to say the least!) recruitment/hype video.
There are a lot of things we can learn here. Especially when it comes to hiring and recruiting talent (that’s what Lane is trying to do here…right???)

Welcome to The 10!

The January Job Boom

1/3/2017

Many companies slow or pause hiring at the end of each year. There’s a practical reason for this. A lot of people take vacation time around the holidays and because the hiring process usually involves several managers or a series of interviews, it can be difficult to get everyone in the same room at the same time.

Easy Ways to Create Christmas Cheer in Your Office

12/1/2016

It's December! That means it’s time to get ready to decorate for the holidays. There’s nothing I love more than putting up my Christmas tree, stringing lights outside and my putting my adorable little village on display.

Is an Internship Right For You?

11/3/2016

It was that time for me. My Junior year at the University of Tennessee was coming to an end and I was excited to find an internship within my Human Resources major. I had applied for a couple of positions and even did a panel interview for one but got no feedback from those companies.

Is Relocation Right For You?

Why M Force? – A Specialized Recruiting Partner

8/1/2016

Who do you trust when you’re looking for a job? How do you know you’re getting good advice? With so many opinions out there, it can be really difficult to sort through them for that bit of good advice.

Hiring and Recruiting College Students

6/30/2016

College and university students are an important source of entry level professional and technical employees. It is important to research local schools in the area that are offering the fields of studies to which you might recruit future employees and actively build continuing relationships with the faculty members and career staff in those schools.

Memorial Day and What it Means to me

Hiring our Veterans

5/27/2016

May is here! And for many of us that means summer is near and we’re itching to fire up the grills. We usually equate Memorial Day with the official kicking off of summer. Many pools open that weekend, people head out on the lakes and rivers, and dust of the barbecue for the first time. We’re also thankful for the day off and the three day weekend.

The Bow Tie Effect: Why Sometimes Good is Better than Perfect

4/26/2016

Perfection is overrated.
It can also be damaging. The perfect interview. The perfect candidate. The perfect job. The perfect suit. The perfect hair, makeup or shave. How often do we strive to make things perfect?

GE Tests World's Largest Jet Engine

The Fish That Didn't Get Away

4/1/2016

It was Spring break in Knoxville TN so we loaded up the family wagon and headed to the Florida coast. Vacations are a blast and we use this time to reconnect to the family and life outside the four walls of our business.

Think Your Interview Went Poorly? At least you aren't this guy...

3/23/2016

Guy Goma could have been any one of us. A recent grad showed up at a prospective employer for a job interview. He was probably a little nervous. But I'm not sure any amount of preparation could have gotten him ready what happened.

Moving Manufacturing Jobs

3/14/2016

I was born and raised in Hickory, North Carolina, one of the country's biggest furniture manufacturing towns. The post really hits close to home because it discusses the changing face of manufacturing jobs.

Should We Use Social Media to Assess Communication Skills?

What Motivates You?

2/1/2016

Motivations are interesting things. They’re tough to nail down. They can change. They also influence many of the decisions we make, including those relating to our jobs. At their core, motivations are “literally the desire to do things.” They are crucial for things like setting goals and accomplishing projects.

Why Waiting is Good For You

12/1/2015

Perhaps you are waiting to hear about a job interview. Or maybe you’re waiting for the phone to ring about a business deal you’ve been working on. We’ve all heard that “Good things come to those who wait,” but that doesn’t make waiting any easier.

M Force Staffing Newsletter - November 2015

11/9/2015

Welcome to the November-December issue of the M Force Staffing newsletter! This month, we talk about multi-tasking...and mono-tasking. Plus, Andy talks about what makes us tick. Don't forget to say hello to Dayna either!

Slow down!

10/29/2015

Life is busy. Especially if you’re trying to work and juggle family at the same time. Recently, my wife and I went out to dinner for our anniversary. It’s one of the few times that we get to go somewhere without a toddler in tow.

Keep Your Eye on the Ball

9/30/2015

There are lots of things that motivate us and help us focus on goals. Money, power, promotions…coffee. Some mornings it definitely feels like coffee. These things are good, but I’d argue that they are fleeting.

2015 Best Places to Work in the SEC

9/1/2015

This time of year always makes me wonder how SEC teams and cities would stack up in other competitions. This year we’re going to dig a little deeper by taking a look at three different economic indicators: unemployment rate, cost of living and average commute times.

Staying Productive While Working From Home

11/5/2018

Working from home always seems like a great idea. When you add in short attention spans, laundry list of chores that need to be done, and sick or restless children, being productive while working at home can becomes not so ideal.

Writing an Email? Get to the Point!

What You and Your Company Should Know About Glassdoor

2/5/2015

Did you know your company has a profile on the website Glassdoor? Yeah, it probably does! The "career" website gives potential hires or even clients a look inside your company based on anonymous reviews from current and former employees.

The Process is Necessary for the Purpose

How To Derail Your Interview Within the First 5 Minutes

1/28/2015

In the past, most of us prepared for job interviews by role playing potential questions with a friend or standing in front of a mirror. Those are still great techniques. But there is so much more that goes into preparing for a successful interview.

From the Archive: 4 Places to Visit Under 4 Hours From Nashville

Most Employers Can Spot A Bad Candidate Within 15 Minutes. Here's how...

1/15/2015

According to a CareerBuilder survey nearly half of all employers know within the first 5 minutes of an interview whether a potential employee will be a good fit. Within 15 minutes, that number jumps to 90%.

Georgia Boy Gets 3D Printed Prosthetic Storm Trooper Arm!

15 Family Things to Do to Cure the Winter Blues

1/5/2015

Winter is here. It’s always a tough time because the cold and early darkness keep my family from doing a lot of our normal outdoor activities. So if you’re like me, you need some tips for keeping your kids and family active this time of year. After all, a healthy work-life balance can reap rewards at the office too.

2015 Employment Outlook

1/4/2015

Most company executives plan on hiring in 2015. For the first time in several years, 52% expect staffing levels to increase in the new year (up from 47% in 2014 and 34% in 2013) according to a survey from the Employer Associations of America.

Attitude and Effort: Real Goals for 2015

1/1/2015

2015 is here. It’s that time of year where we all sit down and think about what we want to accomplish in the next 12 months. Of course, sometime in February we’ll all be talking about why those resolutions didn’t quite work out! That got me thinking…we’d probably be a lot more successful with our goals in general if we resolved to be better at those traits that lead to success. Namely, attitude and effort.

M Force Staffing Newsletter - December 2014

A Note From Andy

12/2/2014

Thank You. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for your dedication. Above all, thank you for trusting M Force with your career. Whether you worked for us this year, were hired directly be one of our clients or are still looking for work, I want to sincerely thank you for all you have done.

The Best Job Search Websites

12/1/2014

So, you’re looking for a new job? Great! You’re not alone this time of year. But where do you start? There are hundreds of job sites out there…not to mention individual company websites. Figuring out where to apply can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately there are a few sites that are better than others.

Remembering to be Grateful

Hiring Decisions and Your Fantasy Football Team

10/31/2014

It’s that time of year when you’re probably seeing a lot more arguments and name-calling in your office. After all, there’s a lot riding on your fantasy football team! It takes a lot of time, experience, research and sometimes money to put together a winning roster.

Competing for Talent amid Nashville's Manufacturing Boom

10/31/2014

The Greater Nashville area ranks on many lists regarding manufacturing that is has been dubbed “America’s New Industrial Boomtown” by Forbes. Tennessee has become a very attractive state for new manufacturers that are looking to expand, relocate, or open new US facilities.

Is Your Technology Causing You to Lose Touch?

10/31/2014

How easy is your life these days? Push of a button, swipe of a finger, problems get solved. Technology has allowed us to move forward in our personal and business endeavors. But at what cost? Are touch screen causing us to lose touch? Touch points that is. In my business and most sales organizations keeping tabs with your client is the paramount task.

M Force Staffing Newsletter - September 2014

M Force Staffing Newsletter - October 2014

Making the Most of the Holiday Hiring Season

9/29/2014

Here in Tennessee, it is football time. That also means Halloween is around the corner. Followed by Thanksgiving and Christmas. Before you know it we’ll be talking 2015. For people looking to make a career moved it is the easiest time to get sidetracked. Family, gifts, travel, time off, it can all add to the stress and disorganization of the holiday season.

Why Tailoring Your Resume is so Important

5 Habits of Confident People That Pay Off

9/25/2014

Confident or cocky? I think a lot of times people who believe in themselves are branded as overconfident or cocky. Most of the time these people THINK they know better than you, and it’s a real turnoff. But don’t let those people turn you off from the idea of confidence altogether! It’s really a valuable trait, when used in moderation, can help achieve goals.

The Phone Interview

9/25/2014

Most of the time the interview process starts on the phone! For example, a recruiter may call you first with information about a job or company that is looking to hire. Whether you’re actively looking for a job or passively testing the waters, the first interview is always important. If the basics of the job sound good to you (good location, good company, good pay, etc), it’s time for the next step!

The Importance of Setting Goals

8/20/2014

I remember the days when my parents told me to set goals for myself. Whether it be for sports, school, leisure or just personal life goals, it was important to start somewhere. 9 year old me didn't really understand it. 20-something me does.

M Force Makes Inc. 5000 list for 4th Time

The Importance of a Good Reference

7/29/2014

As a recruiter, one of the most overlooked lines I see in a job seeker's resume is his or her professional references. Typically, applicants assume either we won't call their reference won’t or that the call is just to verify who they are and that they worked at a given location when they say they did.

5 Things You Should Always Do After an Interview

7/28/2014

We write a lot about how to get a job. Most of it involves things like searching, building relationships writing a good resume or preparing for an interview.
All of those things are important, but they can only get you through the interview. After that, there are a ton of variables that can impact your success or failure. So now what should you do? Here are a few things to think about that can put you on the right track to landing a great job.

Video: Find Employees in North Nashville and Clarksville

4 Ways to Grow Your Relationship with a Staffing Company

7/1/2014

When used properly, a staffing agency will save you time and money. Lots of people don’t see it that way though. They group all agencies together. If they have a bad experience with one, then they believe they are all bad and a waste of time and money. But the reality is that they just didn’t use the right one or didn’t use them properly.

Why Candidates Accept Jobs, and Why it's Not Always About the Money

7/1/2014

Candidates take offers for a wide range of reasons, some of which aren't always clear. It's a myth that when a candidate has two job offers, he or she will ALWAYS choose the higher paying position. There are just too many factors involved. Travel, location, family, benefits, work environment, management...the list goes on and on!

What the World Cup Can Teach Us About Business

6/30/2014

I’ll admit, I’m a soccer novice. But I have a feeling I’m in pretty good company during the World Cup. Here in Knoxville, Tennessee…we’re generally more concerned about the OTHER football. After watching a couple of tournament games so far, here are 3 observations that I think we can use to improve the way we do business

M Force Staffing Newsletter - June 2014

Get the Most out of Your Job Search

5/30/2014

Get the most out of your job search by making sure to gear your resume towards each job description that you apply for. A lot of people may think it is best to have “general” resume that they can send out to every job they want to apply for. Candidates I work with are also concerned about the time and effort to do this. However, gearing your resume towards each job description is going to increase your call backs which turn into interviews and interviews turn into offers.

6 Simple Grammar Lessons for Your Resume

5/29/2014

our resume is your first impression with a company. As a result, poor grammar, punctuation or spelling can be your resume’s quickest route to the trash bin. These errors translate into carelessness, lack of motivation and professionalism and only serve to mask your experience and job qualifications.

Save Time by Investing Time in Your Open Jobs

Recruiting: A Commodity?

5/1/2014

I have been working in the recruiting industry for roughly ten years. In some professions that is merely a blip on the map of your career. To put it in perspective, the average tenure of a recruiter is 11 months. So either I am a glutton for punishment, or I've managed to find my niche. Over the years I have seen the market change as the same recruitment companies advertise how they will beat anyone’s price.

What Happens When You Call a Staffing Company?

How to Ace Your Interview

4/11/2014

Whether you are fresh out of college on the prowl to land your first career or career searching for the first time in 20 years, it is always helpful to be prepared as can be for an interview. Interviews are set times set aside by the hiring manager to speak with potential candidates. Hiring managers are looking to answer two very basic questions. #1- Is this individual as good as they appear to be on paper? #2- Will this person’s personality fit in with my company and team? Taking the time to thoroughly prepare for an interview will give you the best leg up on your competition. It is your job to leave a good impression with a hiring manager. This can be done by conveying interest, preparedness, organization, professionalism, and setting yourself apart from the competition.

Writing a Better Resume

4/2/2014

Your resume should reflect your work experience and education in a clear, straightforward and understandable way. Crafting your resume in a way that really promotes your skills gives you a much better chance of landing an interview...and ultimately a job.

Step it Up!: A Simple Way to Boost Your Productivity at Work

10 Mistakes People Make During and Interview...and Why

3/27/2014

Using a recruiter can really help give a boost to your job search. Especially in an economy where so many people are still looking for work. The job market it crowded and employers are looking to hire the best people!

When the Going Gets Tough...

2/3/2014

Nothing will put a knot in your stomach like the words, “I am going to have to let you go”. The uncertainty of how you are going to pay your bills and put food on the table will send most people who felt their company was stable into a downward spiral of uncertainty and uneasiness.

The 5 Love Languages at Work

2/3/2014

A lot of people are familiar with Gary Chapman’s 1995 book “The 5 Love Languages,” which espouses the idea that humans express and experience love in five different “love languages”: gifts, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, and physical touch. In most cases, humans show preference toward one or two love languages in their experience of love. Therefore, in order to best enrich your relationship with a loved one, Chapman suggests expressing love in the ways that are most receptive.

M Force Staffing Newsletter - January 2014

Be The Change - 30 Days to Make a Difference in 2014

1/2/2014

A new year is a new opportunity and a new chance to improve some aspect of our lives. Whether it is personal or work related, we often take time during those days between Christmas and New Year’s Day to come up with some resolutions.

Yes, It's Business. But It's Still Personal

1/2/2014

There have been times over my career where I would catch myself saying, “It’s not personal, it’s just business.” It took someone on the other end of my comment to say to me, “Well, it may not be personal to you – but it is to ME!” And they were right! Shame on me, my business is about people and so it’s always personal! What a humbling experience for me that day.

Happy New Year From Andy

4 Fitness Tips for Fighting Holiday Fatigue

12/2/2013

We are smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, so it's easy to get carried away with all the festivities, shopping and holiday chaos. Often times we end up taking on too much and getting overwhelmed and fatigued by the time the holidays actually arrive.

M Force Staffing Newsletter - December 2013

Make it Simple, Make it Easy. What's the Difference?

11/1/2013

Make it Simple. It’s the first of four mantras in M Force’s new “Difference” philosophy. I think it’s also probably an idea that many businesses have tried to achieve. I also know that you’re probably wondering how it’s any different than the second idea, Make it Easy. We had that same thought as while discussing the specifics of this new philosophy here at M Force, and it dawned on us that there’s actually a pretty significant difference.

Renewing Our Focus

11/1/2013

Many hiring managers will tell you EVERY staffing company they speak with claims the mantle of being “different” or having a better hiring process than its competitors. Here at M Force, we’re boiling everything down to four simple ideas.

M Force Staffing Newsletter - November 2013

Keep it Simple: It's All About Relationships

10/31/2013

All things being equal, people buy from who they like. Guess who your client is going to “like” more if you don’t meet the expectations you’ve set forth over someone who can and does. Be the business relationship they want to be in and keep your promises.

M Force Staffing Newsletter - September 2013

4 Great Places under 4 hours from Nashville

8/30/2013

The capitol of Tennessee is one of the most exciting and entertaining cities in the South. I could spend every weekend exploring the great venues this city! But sometimes you gotta branch out! So here are 4 great places to visit fewer than 4 hours from Music City!

Think before you send that angry email, and other tips for being a better coworker

7/30/2013

What is the importance of being a great coworker? Isn’t it best just to worry about myself and where I am on the corporate ladder? The answer may be surprising to some but building great relationships at work will help you in your career financially, physically and emotionally! Here’s why.

A Happy Employee is a Loyal Employee

7/29/2013

Fortune Magazine’s 2013 list of the “Best Companies to Work For” is always a great place to peek into and see what makes the best companies in the world work. It’s cliché that “people” make the difference at any great company. Retaining, training, motivating and getting the most out of those people are the real challenges for companies.

The Best Questions to Ask During a Job Interview

7/29/2013

We've all been there. You’re in the interview and the hiring manager or HR person is asking the questions. Things are going great and you feel like you’re closing in on a new career. Then comes the question, followed by an awkward pause. Lastly, the dreaded “I don’t know.”

M Force Welcomes Ben Torbett to Chattanooga

The Curious Case of Company Culture

6/28/2013

There’s no secret to what we do in the recruiting business. We help companies hire employees. And it might seem like all staffing agencies offer the same service. This couldn't be further from the truth. There’s a whole lot of value in HOW a staffing company hires that can make the difference between an employee who leaves quickly and one who stays and becomes an integral part of your organization.

Hiring Employees That Will Stick Around (and why it's so hard to do!)

6/27/2013

One of the challenges of finding good employees for any business is making sure you’re attracting the best applicants in the first place. Despite a job market that remains in neutral in many places around the country, finding great employees remains difficult partly because the best candidates already have a job.

Lessons From Dad: Words To Live By For Your Career

5/31/2013

Father’s Day is in June and it’s a great time to think about all of the things Dads have done for us. And if your Dad was anything like mine, he offered a whole lot of advice throughout my childhood. Flash forward a couple of decades and dear ol’ dad’s wisdom still matters today, especially if you’re looking to make a move in your career!

Great Places for a Business Lunch in Chattanooga

5/31/2013

Chattanooga is a great place for the outdoors, art and food. The Scenic City is particularly known for its variety of unique and local restaurants. Each has built its own culture and thrives because of community support. If you are looking for a place that has community support Chattanooga is the place to be. Whenever a new restaurant opens everyone gathers to see what it has to offer.

During an interview, it’s just as important to figure out whether you are a good match for the company as it is for the company to figure out whether you are the best candidate for the job. From daily tasks and expectations to company culture, it is vitally important to ask questions so you know exactly what position you’re applying for.
Whether you are speaking with a recruiter from a staffing company or an internal hiring manager, here are 5 great questions you should ask at every interview.

The HR-Recruiter Relationship: Working together toward a common goal

4/30/2013

The relationship between agency recruiters and HR professionals can be nothing short of a struggle. The stereotypical assumption is that recruiters feel like they can handle recruiting efforts better than an HR professional, while the HR professionals think recruiters are out to take their job and make them look bad.

The Importance of Hiring Our Veterans

4/29/2013

Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember those individuals who fought so bravely and died for our country we love. That gives us pause to honor and remember past and current Servicemembers for all that they have sacrificed and accomplished. Likewise, this remembrance, honor and celebration should carry over into the civilian workforce.

Grilled: 6 Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask a Staffing Agency

4/29/2013

An account manager’s job often times involves asking lots of questions. And I mean LOTS of questions. But it’s just as important that our clients ask US good questions. After all, you’re entrusting us with an essential part of your company. So we asked around the office and came up with six questions that EVERY hiring manager should ask their account manager or recruiter.

Spring Cleaning for Your Resume

Spring Training: Creating the Best Team to Help Your Business Win

3/27/2013

The whole crew here at M Force recently got together for our spring company meeting. It was a great time to get together and talk about our goals for the rest of 2013. During the week, we ended up coming together as a company around a couple of really important ideas.

Avoid the Ides of March: Dealing with Criticism and Encouraging Loyalty in Business

What’s luck got to do with it? Tips for Success in Your Business.

2/27/2013

This St. Patrick’s day many will be searching for a four leaf clover to add a little luck to their lives. And many a business person will be searching for that next “Pot O’ Gold”; a one-in-a-million idea that will send sales over the rainbow.

The Power of a Positive Attitude

1/31/2013

If you create a happy environment around you today, it will be easier to remain happy tomorrow. This is called an attitude. If you adopt a positive one, life becomes a rewarding game instead of a challenge to ‘get through.’

Networking During the Holiday Season

Picking the Perfect Corporate Gift

10/30/2012

The holiday season. We all look forward to the friends, family and a little bit of time off.What many managers DON’T look forward to is finding a corporate gift that everyone will like. After all, it really is hard to express just how valuable employees are to a company without seeming cheap or cheesy.

Thankful for Business in Chattanooga

10/29/2012

Chattanoogans want their city to grow organically in the spirit of what is best for the people that already live and work here. That is an amazing concept and one that I am extremely thankful to be a part of!

Introducing the M Force Employee Portal

10/29/2012

In the information age, content is kind. We believe that keeping our contractors up to date will arm them with the information they need to do great work. We hope this will improve our contractors employment experience, which in turn will make them better employees for the companies they work for.

Maintaining Motivation This Holiday Season

Part of the Team

9/28/2012

A staffing company can’t go anywhere without hiring great people. Our clients demand it and we take personal pride in finding great candidates to place in those jobs. We would be nowhere without great people.